India is a cavalcade of sights, sounds and aromas from the teeming streets of Mumbai to the unique combination of the sea and the mountains in Cochin and the magnificent beaches, fine white sands and frothy waves of Goa. Add to that, the wonderful backwaters of Kerala, the vast expanse of blue sea and shallow lagoons in the Lakshadweep, the impenetrable mangrove forests of the Sunderbans and the historic and religious significance of the River Ganga – and you have some of the most exotic cruising experiences visiting amazing locations. Cruise through history and stunning natural beauty as you experience the past and present woven seamlessly into one brilliant tapestry. Discovering India on a cruise becomes all the more exciting because of the number of pulsating ports and backwater & river cruises it has to offer.